Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• October 21 - JLC Raider Event (@ Sweetwater MS)
  
• October 21 - Academic Intervention Program
• October 23 - 27 - Red Ribbon Week
• October 25 - PSAT
  
• October 26 - PTA Dance
• October 26 - PTA Meeting
• October 31 - Halloween
• November 3 - Digital Learning Day #2
• November 4 - JLC Raider Event (@ Shiloh MS)
• November 5 - Daylight Savings Time ends
• November 6 - Paul Duke STEM HS Parent Info Mtng
• November 7 - Election Day
• November 8 - A/B/C Celebration (during lunch)
• November 9 - Math Night
• November 10 - Progress Reports Go Home
• November 11 - Veteran's Day
• November 11 - Academic Intervention Program
• November 13 - Norcross HS Parent Info Mtng
• November 14 - Local School Council Meeting
• November 16 - Basketball vs. Coleman MS (Home)
• November 16 - GCPS Board Meeting (ISC)
• November 17 - Career Day
• November 20 - 24 - Thanksgiving Break
• November 27 - December 4 - High School Selection (8th Grade)

Mr. Jackson, OUR head custodian, has been an amazing addition to OUR school. This week, he sat down at lunch for a few minutes to play UNO with some of OUR students.

He claims that he won this game, but we'd have to check with these students to know for sure!

The Title I documents regarding Summerour Family Engagement have been uploaded on the school website. We greatly appreciate families who have already signed these documents on MyPaymentPlus accounts. If you do not have an account from previous years, please create a new one to access these documents and sign electronically to acknowledge the receipt of The Plan...The Promise.

Here is the link to create a new account:

https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome

Another option could be to access The Plan...The Promise on the school website, print copies, and return a signed Cover Page to the Parent Center before October 27. The Parent Instructional Coordinator is available for parents who need additional help creating an account.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter,

Rosanna Carlson

Summerour Parent Instructional Coordinator

770-582-7545

Mr. Harvey's and Ms. Herrera's classes did a little frog dissection in Science this week...well, a lot of classes participated, but we've got pictures of these classes. Young scientists in action!

Today we asked OUR teachers to wear their graduation cap and gown for the morning. We want OUR kids to be able to visualize what it looks like to graduate. We want them to have an image of graduation in their heads.

Thanks to the teachers who wore their caps and gowns, and participated in OUR procession.

Thanks to all OUR students who tried out for OUR basketball teams this week!

This weekend we begin OUR academic intervention program, which will meet this Saturday and three more. If you received an email invitation this week via ParentSquare (email, text, or app), please bring your child to join us this weekend!

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Tannia Wood

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Wood@gcpsk12.org

Dr. Toni Weir

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Toni.Weir@gcpsk12.org

Mr. Al Sadler

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Al.Sadler@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Angelica Rosas

7th Grade Counselor

Angelica.Rosas@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Christy Gray

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Robin Blackwell

8th Grade Counselor

Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Allegra Morgan

Gear Up Counselor

Allegra.Morgan@gcpsk12.org

Eighth grade students will take the PSAT 8/9 on October 25, 2023.

If you have any questions, please call Dr. Toni Weir, 770-326-8794.

• Next Week
  Overview of school selection process shared with parents and students
• Mon, 10/23
  Meet with SMS 8th grade counselors about both schools
• Fri, 10/27
  Private School Tours at both NHS (8:30am) and PDHS (10:30am)
• Mon, 10/30
  Videos about both high schools available for middle school students
• Mon, 11/6 @ 6:30 pm
  Paul Duke STEM (In-Person) Student/Parent Meeting
  English and Spanish
• Mon, 11/13 @ 6:30 pm
  Norcross HS (In-Person) Student/Parent Meeting
  English and Spanish
  
• 11/27 -12/4
  High school preference selection

OUR 8th grade Science teachers practice, too. Here they are, getting ready for next week's Science lab experiment, by practicing before hand. Practice makes perfect!

We love OUR new dance class, and not just because it offers us great photo opportunities for OUR newsletters!

Here are some of OUR students stretching well before class begins.

The Career Day Committee is seeking speakers to talk to our students virtually about their various careers on

Friday, November 17, 2023

10:00 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Are you a suitable speaker? Are you willing to take the time to talk to our 7th grade students?

We would greatly appreciate your help. Please provide the contact information of that person to Ms. Woods, Mrs. Blackwell, Ms. Morgan, or Mrs. Rosas.

The link and QR code are also on the EClass C&I page on the left under Media Center. We can’t wait to see your photos!!

During the month of October, we will focus on the IB Learner Profile: BALANCED

Students who are BALANCED are healthy and are aware that eating properly and exercising is important in their lives. They understand that it is important to have a balance between the physical and mental aspects of their bodies. They spend time doing many different things. How can parents help to develop students who are well-balanced at home?

• Encourage your child to participate in a wide variety of structured activities.
• During less structured time, also be aware of the activities that your child is participating in. Too much time in front of the computer or television is obviously not desirable, but all kids need to do a variety of things. Generally active kids should take time for quiet reading or reflection; students who spend a lot of time drawing or reading, should be encouraged to also exercise and play.
• Discuss the food groups with your child. Spend a few minutes during a mealtime deciding if what your family is eating is balanced.
• Role model this attribute. Spend time as a parent or family doing many different things.

If your child is interested in participating in any sport for Summerour Middle School (or in High School), download the Rank One mobile application or use the website www.rankone.com to create an account. Your information MUST be uploaded into this system before you are allowed to tryout for any team.

Join PTA!

Make sure your voice is heard. Want to be able to vote at PTA meetings? Click or scan the QR code to join PTA.

All parents MUST go onto My Payments Plus to sign off on required documents: from Title I acknowledgements to Student Handbook Acceptance. EVERYONE must use My Payments Plus to sign off on our required documents.

Go to our Parent Resources page on the website and click on "Signing Docs & Making Payments" about 1/2 way down. You'll see a description and links for assistance.

Thank you, Parents, for your continued support of the Summerour mandatory school uniform policy. See the requirements below:

• Collared shirts, solid colors: white, navy, or grey
• Only SMS logo t-shirts can be worn: navy or white
• Outerwear (sweatshirts, etc.) - must be plain with no designs - logo smaller than a quarter
• Shirts must be long enough to be tucked easily into shorts, pants, or skirts
• Pant, short or skirt colors: khaki, navy plaid, navy, black - No Black Jeans
• Crocs are permitted in neutral colors only (black, white, navy, tan, grey)
• No leggings, jeggings, or sweatpants - Uniform Joggers are permitted
• Jeans on non-uniform days only and must not reveal skin
• Students are not permitted to wear slides or house slippers
• “Fingertip” rule applies to short and skirt lengths
• Hats are off and hoods are down in the school building.

Cell phones are not allowed during the school day at Summerour.

• No phones in classrooms
  
• No phones in hallways
  
• No phones in restrooms
  

Phones should be left at home or turned off and left in backpacks/book bags all day long. Any student who is using the phone for cyberbullying (as determined by Discipline Coordinator) will lose privileges of bringing a cellphone to school.